The Royal Hospital School

Co-Educational boarding and day in Holbrook, Suffolk

Set within 200 acres of Suffolk countryside and just an hour from London, the Royal Hospital School is a leading co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 11–18. It offers a broad, holistic education designed to equip pupils with the skills and confidence to prepare them for life beyond RHS. Founded in 1712 in Greenwich to educate the children of naval seafarers, the school relocated to Suffolk in 1933. In 2025, it became part of the Inspired Learning Group, continuing its development as one of the region’s leading independent schools.

Pupils benefit from a dynamic learning environment where traditional values inspire innovation and academic challenge extends beyond the mainstream curriculum. With around 550 pupils, half of whom are boarders, the campus provides a welcoming home from home. It features both day and boarding houses alongside extensive facilities, including 96 acres of sports fields, a nine-hole golf course, a climbing wall, and modern creative spaces such as music, art, and design technology studios. 

The school has a strong heritage of supporting service families, offering tailored financial, academic, and pastoral care. Families receiving the MoD Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) benefit from reduced boarding fees.